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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.04, 809.96 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.04, 809.96 and 449.32 is: 673.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.04 : 809.96 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.04/809.96 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.04x = 809.96 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.04x = 363,931.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,931.23/540.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.90

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